Latest Posts from Andy Pendergrass

I Won't Let RA Keep Me From Being a Great Dad

I Won't Let RA Keep Me From Being a Great Dad

Parenting is one of the most difficult (yet rewarding) roles I have had in life -- and navigating parenthood while managing rheumatoid arthritis adds yet another layer to the onion of raising kids ...

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I Didn't Let RA Steal My Passion for Exercise

I Didn't Let RA Steal My Passion for Exercise

Andy worried his RA diagnosis would affect his ability to exercise. Here's how he stays active.

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5 Complementary Therapies That Help Calm My RA

5 Complementary Therapies That Help Calm My RA

I’ve tried many things to get relief from my RA symptoms. Some worked, some didn’t. But a multi-faceted approach is definitely most effective for me.

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RA and Work: How I Handle Flares

RA and Work: How I Handle Flares

Your ability to have a full-time job with RA depends on your career, the frequency and severity of flares, and your outlook.

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I Was Young and Full of Plans -- RA Was a Detour I Didn't Expect

I Was Young and Full of Plans -- RA Was a Detour I Didn't Expect

While living with RA pain, I was struggling to see a picture of the future I wanted. But,10 years later, my dreams haven’t been crushed by RA.

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